DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has described his team’s historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin as the country’s “biggest win so far in any format”. The result gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after they defeated the world No. 1 Test side on home soil.
टैग: Bangladesh Tour of Australia
Mehidy Hasan Miraz Stars as Bangladesh Seal Historic Test Win
DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh produced a landmark performance at Marrara Oval to defeat Australia by nine wickets in the first Test of the 2026 Bangladesh tour of Australia, securing their maiden Test victory on Australian soil.
AUS vs BAN 1st Test Day 3: Australia 161/4 at Stumps
DARWIN, Australia — AUS vs BAN 1st Test Day 3: Australia reached 161/4 at stumps on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh at Marrara Oval on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The hosts remained 67 runs behind Bangladesh’s first-innings total of 426, with Cameron Green unbeaten on 43 and Alex Carey 19 not out after 53 overs.
Hazlewood Returns as Australia Confirm Bangladesh Test XI
DARWIN, Australia — Australia have confirmed their playing XI for the opening Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, with Josh Hazlewood returning to international cricket after a lengthy injury absence and Nathan Lyon coming back into the side. Captain Pat Cummins also confirmed that Alex Carey will remain at No. 6, while Cameron Green and Beau Webster will bat at Nos. 5 and 7 respectively.
Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Bangladesh Face Toughest Test in Australia
DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh begin their two-match Test series against Australia at Marrara Cricket Ground on Thursday, August 13, facing one of the toughest challenges of their Test journey. The Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test comes 23 years after Bangladesh last played a Test in Australia, but the visitors now arrive as a more experienced side determined to compete across five days.
Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Full Match Details
DARWIN, Australia — Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Australia and Bangladesh are set to begin their two-match Test series at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on Thursday, August 13, with the opening match marking Bangladesh’s return to Test cricket in Australia after 23 years. The first Test will start at 10:00 AM local time, with both teams arriving with experienced squads and several important selection and fitness questions.